“Don't Lie, Buddy”

Description

"Mammy Logan, she had a daughter And she run a cookshop down in Florida. How I know? God knows I been there, An I bought four pork chops -- for a quarter. A-don't lie, buddy, don't lie." A collection of semi-tall tales with a bluesy, bawdy feel

Recordings

  • Leadbelly & Josh White, "Don't Lie, Buddy" (Asch 432, rec. c. 1945)

References

  1. Lomax-FSNA 295, "Don't Lie, Buddy" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, LoF295

About

Author: (published versions adapted by Josh White?)
Earliest date: c. 1945 (recording, Lead Belly & Josh White)
Found in: US(SE)